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The Self-Serve CTV Mirage: Why Simplicity Isn’t Always a Solution

DATE POSTED:May 30, 2025

Connected TV (CTV) has quickly become a centerpiece of modern advertising, especially for brands seeking performance at scale. The promise is tantalizing: premium TV content, streamed across devices, delivered with the targeting precision of digital platforms. But as new self-serve platforms race to capitalize on this momentum, a fundamental question arises: Are these tools truly delivering value, or just offering a simplified illusion of success?